Denver, CO

Position Title: Project Associate- Colorado

Organization: Trust for Public Land

Location: Denver, CO

Organization Overview: Trust for Public Land (TPL) creates parks and protects land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come. Since 1972, TPL has preserved more than 4.1 million acres, created or transformed close to 5,000 parks, playgrounds, and gardens, and developed more than 2,000 miles of trails across the United States. TPL has also helped states and local communities generate over $74 billion in new public funds for parks and open space. With over thirty offices across the country, TPL’s vision is an America where every community can connect with nature near and far. For cities throughout the United States, the organization’s goal is to ensure that everyone in urban America has access to a quality park within a 10‐minute walk of home.

Position Overview: The Project Associate will work in support of Colorado and Southwest Program land protection staff to acquire and conserve priority lands. Through this work s/he/they will expand and enhance access to the region’s network of public lands; ensure local residents have close-to-home parks, trails, and open space; and help communities fulfill their visions for their surrounding landscapes.

Duties:

• Assist land protection staff in all phases of land acquisition and conservation projects and programmatic initiatives, including project research; landowner outreach; collaboration with local governments, agencies, non-profit partners, and community groups; and coordination of real estate due diligence and closing tasks.
• Support legal staff on land protection projects including tracking critical project dates, due diligence review, and preparation for real estate closings.
• Assist philanthropy staff on fundraising and help research and prepare public and private grant requests and applications
• Prepare graphic and written materials for presentations and other land protection project-related needs.
• Outreach – attend community meetings, build relationships with partners, garner support for projects as needed.
• Complete various administrative tasks, including invoice submission and grant reporting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; or equivalent experience. Course work or experience related to real estate, environmental studies, community engagement, public policy, or related area is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to take on complex projects.
• Proficient with computers, graphics and spreadsheets. Experience with GIS, mapping and legal descriptions a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure, juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member as appropriate.
• Ability to take initiative, make suggestions, be curious and creative and solve problems.
• Passion for the mission of Trust for Public Land.
• Desire to attain the knowledge, skills and experience to build a career in land and water conservation.
• Excellent people skills, ease with many types of personalities.

Salary/Pay: $47,000-55,000

How to Apply: Please use the online application to view the full job description as well as how to apply.